Description
Along Mountain Paths
Book Summary
This anthology collects the essential work of Matsuo Basho, the undisputed master of the haiku. The reader will find a carefully curated selection of his most representative compositions, those that elevated this seventeen-syllable poetic form to the status of Art. Through his verses, Basho invites us to contemplate nature and daily reality with a gaze that transcends the apparent, capturing the essence of a moment with a simplicity that is, in reality, profound wisdom.
What is it about?
Basho has been the most translated and widely read Japanese poet in Spanish, and this anthology aims to shed new light on his universal work. His compositions are classics of the Japanese haiku, a traditional poetic form of 17 syllables organized into three lines (5-7-5). Without title or rhyme, the haiku seeks to convey an appreciation of reality, spiritualizing it and elevating it above its minor significance. This book captures that essence: brief poems that capture the beauty of the ephemeral, the melancholy of the passage of time, and a deep connection with the natural world, elements that have made the haiku part of human heritage.
Main themes
- The contemplation of nature as a spiritual path.
- The beauty of the ephemeral and the passage of time.
- Expressive simplicity as a vehicle for poetic depth.
- The tradition of the Japanese haiku and its universalization.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of poetry, especially Eastern lyricism, and readers interested in Japanese culture and its aesthetic tradition. It is also ideal for those seeking a brief but intense reading experience that invites pause and reflection.
What this book offers
- An essential selection of Matsuo Basho's most representative haikus.
- A clear and rigorous approach to the poetic form of the haiku.
- A reading experience that encourages mindfulness and contemplation.
- The opportunity to connect with one of the most universal voices in Japanese poetry.
Technical specifications
- Author: Matsuo, Basho
- Publisher: SATORI EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS
- Collection: MAESTROS DEL HAIKU
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2013
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 166 g
Editorial review
This anthology of Basho is an excellent gateway to haiku poetry, for both neophytes and connoisseurs alike. The selection of poems, combined with the careful presentation by Satori publishing house, allows one to appreciate the author's mastery in its true measure. It is a book that invites rereading and which, due to its format and content, becomes an object of aesthetic enjoyment and reflection.